Episode 08-21: Wednesday, 05/08/13
2.5 in the demo (+4% change) with 10.08 million (-1% change).Season averages: 2.89 in the demo with 11.51 million.

Episode 08-20: Wednesday, 05/01/13
2.4 in the demo (-20% change) with 10.13 million (-12% change).Season averages: 2.90 in the demo with 11.58 million.

Episode 08-19: Wednesday, 04/10/13
3.0 in the demo (+7% change) with 11.47 million (+6% change).Season averages: 2.93 in the demo with 11.66 million.

Episode 08-18: Wednesday, 04/03/13
2.8 in the demo (-7% change) with 10.79 million (-7% change).Season averages: 2.93 in the demo with 11.67 million.

Episode 08-17: Wednesday, 03/20/13
3.0 in the demo (+15% change) with 11.58 million (+12% change).Season averages: 2.94 in the demo with 11.72 million.

Episode 08-16: Wednesday, 02/27/13
2.6 in the demo (0% change) with 10.33 million (-3% change).Season averages: 2.93 in the demo with 11.73 million.

Episode 08-15: Wednesday, 02/20/13
2.6 in the demo (-7% change) with 10.69 million (-11% change).Season averages: 2.95 in the demo with 11.82 million.

Episode 08-14: Wednesday, 02/06/13
2.8 in the demo (-10% change) with 11.98 million (+1% change).Season averages: 2.98 in the demo with 11.90 million.

Episode 08-13: Wednesday, 01/23/13
3.1 in the demo (+7% change) with 11.84 million (-6% change).Season averages: 2.99 in the demo with 11.90 million.

Episode 08-12: Wednesday, 01/16/13
2.9 in the demo (-7% change) with 12.64 million (+5% change).Season averages: 2.98 in the demo with 11.90 million.

Episode 08-11: Wednesday, 12/12/12
3.1 in the demo (+3% change) with 12.01 million (+6% change).Season averages: 2.99 in the demo with 11.83 million.

Episode 08-10: Wednesday, 12/05/12
3.0 in the demo (+3% change) with 11.33 million (-8% change).Season averages: 2.98 in the demo with 11.81 million.

Episode 08-09: Wednesday, 11/28/12
2.9 in the demo (+7% change) with 12.37 million (+7% change).Season averages: 2.98 in the demo with 11.87 million.

Episode 08-08: Wednesday, 11/21/12
2.7 in the demo (-10% change) with 11.53 million (-6% change).Season averages: 2.99 in the demo with 11.81 million.

Episode 08-07: Wednesday, 11/14/12
3.0 in the demo (0% change) with 12.20 million (+1% change).Season averages: 3.03 in the demo with 11.85 million.

Episode 08-06: Wednesday, 11/07/12
3.0 in the demo (+3% change) with 12.09 million (+1% change).Season averages: 3.03 in the demo with 11.79 million.

Episode 08-05: Wednesday, 10/31/12
2.9 in the demo (-7% change) with 11.99 million (+3% change).Season averages: 3.04 in the demo with 11.73 million.

Episode 08-04: Wednesday, 10/24/12
3.1 in the demo (0% change) with 11.61 million (-2% change).Season averages: 3.08 in the demo with 11.66 million.

Episode 08-03: Wednesday, 10/17/12
3.1 in the demo (+3% change) with 11.81 million (+3% change).Season averages: 3.07 in the demo with 11.68 million.

Episode 08-02: Wednesday, 10/10/12
3.0 in the demo (-3% change) with 11.49 million (-2% change).Season averages: 3.05 in the demo with 11.61 million.

Episode 08-01: Wednesday, 09/26/12
3.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 11.73 million total viewers.Season averages: 3.10 in the demo with 11.73 million.

Compared to its season premiere a year ago, the show was down by 24% in the demo (vs a 4.1 rating) and down by 17% in viewers (vs 14.14 million).

Reference point: The seventh season averaged a 3.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 12.63 million viewers.

Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.

What do you think? Do you like the Criminal Minds TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a ninth season?

I watch crimal minds faithfully that is one of my reansons for watching tv there,s to much comedy and shows that is just stupid you all have taken off some really great shows don,t take this one as well

Best show on TV, the writers are the best at what they do also. Yes this show should be renewed, and stop playing with the talent, these are great actors and without them, the show would not be what it is, the best.

This is the best show on CBS. I liked both Elle and Emily Prentiss and the show was better with them but, I still enjoy it. Gideon was good but, a bit creepy and the show still kept the same level of quality without him. It is hard for a show to continue at a high level when they lose main characters but, CM has done pretty well. I will be very disappointed if I can’t watch Criminal minds anymore. Reality shows are not a replacement for quality fiction. They have been done to death. I hope I am dead… Read more »

I started watching criminal minds when I was in grade 6 and I’ve been watching it every week since. I really don’t think you should cancel it because there are alot of people who really like it and it’s really cool to watch the team solve the crimes together like a family. I literally love this show and all the team members and I really hope you keep this show airing, at least for 1 more year.

I’ve been a loyal fan for oh so long, and I would love to see the show continued into a 9th season, but there needs to be an acknowledging that the show has lost a lot of its luster. In particular it needs to keep the characters true to their core personalities, without getting sidetracked by absurdities and poor writting. I personally would like to see the characters as the were in their strongest moments; Hotch the solid strong leader, Rossi the wise friend and mentor; Reid the true genius, matured without being absurd; Garcia, bright, positive. Soft and compassionate… Read more »

I agree with the ratings for this season. It was really missing something. I like the interaction with the characters, the talking and sharing to solve the case. My family has stopped watching as it is too “gory” for them. Like Garcia, I close my eyes during those scenes. I will watch CM always as the cast of actors is so believable in their performance. Also there is much to learn about crime and the quotes are excellent.